THE CONNELLYS OF COUNTY DOWN

Talented Barrie Kreinik narrates this complicated contemporary story about the hardships of the Connelly family. After their mother dies and their father abandons them, Geraldine, Eddie, and Tara are left to fend for themselves--far too early in their lives. The three siblings have deep loyalty to each other and attempt to protect each other from any more pain and disappointment. Kreinik has a keen ability to switch from the narrator to the unique voice of each character by using pacing and tone. Despite the novel's setting, there are no Irish accents. All the siblings have challenges, ranging from difficulty at work and a traumatic head injury to an eighteen-month prison term. As the secrets and shame in the family are uncovered, love and commitment are reaffirmed. L.J.C.A. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2023]